BIG APPLE PIZZA – STUART
3120 SE FEDERAL HIGHWAY · STUART · Martin County · FL 34994
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength at 0 ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Advised operator to set up triple sink with approved sanitizer to sanitize dishes **Repeat Violation**
08B-56-4High Priority – Observed Employee water bottle stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.
03F-02-5High Priority – Observed pizza slices identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Per operator, pizza slices placed on counter and out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Advised operator to place proper time marking.
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed Employee water bottle stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked garlic and oil in plastic container in opened flip top cooler (47F- cold holding); Per operator items not prepped or portioned today, moved from cooler and left out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Observed on pizza counter- pizza sauce (62F- cold holding); Per Per operator items not prepped or portioned today and left on counter out of temperature for approximately 1.5 hours. Advised operator to place in reach in unit. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food strainer stores on top of hand wash sink with food debris inside. Cook removed **Corrected On-Site**
53A-07-6Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 3
08B-38-4Basic – Bucket of Marinara sauce stored on floor.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris through out kitchen
10-17-4Basic – In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 8:14 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.